Carpe Diem – Some Thoughts on this Philosophy
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Mr John Keating, played by Robin Williams in the 1989 film ‘Dead Poets Society’ famously…
International Women’s Day: My Medieval Heroine – Melisende of Jerusalem
In light of International Women’s Day, I wanted to share the story of a little known medieval heroine. Melisende of…
‘Here Be Monsters’: My Fascination with Cryptozoology
When I started blogging 18 months ago, I made myself a promise. That I would blog about things I enjoy.…
Reading the Classics: 1984
1984 has long been my daughter’s favourite book. Shamefully, my knowledge of the text had had, up until now, been…
Reading the Classics: Wuthering Heights
At the dawn of 2019, I set myself a challenge, to read as many classics as possible this year. I came…
Strange Laws From the UK and Around the World
Just for Fun! Perhaps it’s all the talk of Brexit that made me think about the strange laws I have…
How to Create Your Own Family Tree
I’m a medieval historian by trade, holding a PhD and specialising in gender and the crusades. I am accustomed to…
My Top 5 Ghost-Hunting TV Shows
As a paranormal investigator, I love to watch ghost-hunting TV shows. Watching them cannot only give me some tips and…
My Favourite Latin Phrases
Just for fun! I thought I’d share with you a selection of Latin phrases I’ve come to know over the…
A Visit to Canterbury Cathedral
One of my favourite road trips this year was our trip to Canterbury. I have always wanted to visit this…
